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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.22, 845.76 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.22, 845.76 and 348.16 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.22 : 845.76 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.22/845.76 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.22x = 845.76 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.22x = 294,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,462.79/563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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